AM Banshee Titan

[teK--]

After 6 years I have reached the end of upgradeitis with the Slayer. Order has been placed for Something New.

If you'd like to join me on this build, I will be sharing details of parts as they arrive.

For anyone I've already told what it is, please don't spill but feel free to mislead others

Thanks for watching!


Frame - Banshee Titan 3.2 Medium
Rear shock - 2024 Fox DHX2 Factory, Super Alloy Racing 400Lb
Front shock/fork - 2022 Fox 38 Factory 29, GRIP2 Shockcraft custom tune, Vorsprung Smashpot 40Lb coil
Handlebars - Oneup Alu 35x20mm rise ; cut @ 770mm
Stem - Descendant 40mm
Headset - Hope / Wolf Tooth
Grips - Ergon GDH Team
Saddle - Ergon SM Pro
Seatpost - Oneup V3 150mm
Front brake - Hope Tech4 E4 - Red/Organic Pads, SRAM Centerline 200mm
Rear brake - Hope Tech4 E4 -Green/Pro Pads, SRAM Centerline 200mm
Cranks - SRAM Descendant 170mm, DUB BSA BB
Chainguide - Oneup Bash/Guide
Chain - SRAM Eagle GX
Pedals - Hope Union Gravity
Rear derailleur - Eagle GX AXS
Rear shifter - Eagle GX AXS
Cassette - Eagle XX1 10-52
Front hub - Hope Pro 4
Rear hub - Hope Pro 4
Front rim - DT Swiss XM481 29
Rear rim - DT Swiss EX511 27.5
Spokes - Sapim Race
Nipples - Sapim Polyax brass, DT PHR washers
Tyres - Assegai 29 EXO+ MaxxGrip, DHR2 27.5 Exo MaxTerra w/ Cushcore Trail
Total weight - 17.5Kg

 

[Asininedrivel]

Finally someone on here is getting an Actofive. Nice work.

 

[teK--]

Finally someone on here is getting an Actofive. Nice work.

Damn they look good. Hopefully they have better glue than Pole though!

 

[rockmoose]

Finally someone on here is getting an Actofive. Nice work.

I'm surprised and excited to see Actofive jumping into the e-cargo market. I am looking forward to watching this build progress.

YIEEEW

 

[teK--]

Serving suggestion:

 

[Ultra Lord]

You really need some grips to start this build thread off properly

 

[Rorschach]

You really need some grips to start this build thread off properly

*checks if this was aimed at me*
Phew, my Honzo build had a frame in the OP at least!

 

[caad9]

If it isn’t dual suspension gravel, it doesn’t belong

 

[teK--]

Part #1. Simple, but necessary.

 

[slowmick]

Now the speculations start - is it front or rear?

 

[Tubbsy]

Now the speculations start - is it front or rear?

I’m going to call rear on a mullet.

 

[Rorschach]

I’m going to call rear on a mullet.

With a Maxx Terra compound and Exo casing, something more on the trail end of the spectrum maybe?

 

[teK--]

With a Maxx Terra compound and Exo casing, something more on the trail end of the spectrum maybe?

Or maybe it's going on the front?

 

[Chriso_29er]

Mullet is so out with the times. All the cool kids are going back to 27.5

 

[Mattyp]

If it isn’t dual suspension gravel, it doesn’t belong

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Whats old is new again... 1995 called.

 

[Tubbsy]

Mullet is so out with the times. All the cool kids are going back to 27.5

I sense misdirection and shenanigans

 

[ForkinGreat]

Whats old is new again... 1995 called.

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#ParisRoubaixLife

 

[teK--]

Part #2. Does it go on the front or back wheel?

 

[beeb]

Part #2. Does it go on the front or back wheel?

Seat post.

 

[slowmick]

Part #2. Does it go on the front or back wheel?

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Does a really good job of keeping the cockpit neat.